Creating a datum point by entering its coordinates

You can position a datum point by entering its X-, Y-, and Z-coordinates.

See Also
Methods for creating a datum point
Datum creation techniques
Controlling datum display

Context:

The figure below shows an example of creating a datum point by entering its coordinates.



  1. From the main menu bar, select ToolsDatum.

    The Create Datum dialog box appears. The dialog box outlines the types of datum geometry you can create.

    Abaqus/CAE displays prompts in the prompt area to guide you through the procedure.

    Tip: You can also create a datum point using the tool, located in the module toolbox. For a diagram of the datum tools in the toolbox, see Using the Datum toolset.

  2. From the list of types at the top of the dialog box, choose Point.

    The Method list indicates the methods you can use to create a datum point.

  3. From the Method list, select Enter coordinates.
  4. In the text field that appears in the prompt area, enter the X-, Y-, and Z-coordinates of the datum point you want to create. If the datum is associated with the assembly, the coordinates you provide are relative to the assembly's global coordinate system. If the datum is associated with a part, the coordinates are relative to the part's coordinate system. If you are unsure of the location or orientation of the part's coordinate system, first create a default coordinate system at the origin of the part. For more information, see Creating a datum coordinate system defined by three points.

    The datum point appears. You can modify the coordinates of the datum point by selecting FeatureEdit from the main menu bar and selecting the datum.